EP1330363A1 - Grille de clavier - Google Patents

Grille de clavier

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Publication number
EP1330363A1
EP1330363A1 EP01963796A EP01963796A EP1330363A1 EP 1330363 A1 EP1330363 A1 EP 1330363A1 EP 01963796 A EP01963796 A EP 01963796A EP 01963796 A EP01963796 A EP 01963796A EP 1330363 A1 EP1330363 A1 EP 1330363A1
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Prior art keywords
overlay
keys
outer section
support assembly
relative
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German (de)
English (en)
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EP1330363B1 (fr
EP1330363A4 (fr
Inventor
Christopher J. Hayes
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Mattel Inc
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Mattel Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
    • G06F3/0238—Programmable keyboards
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/002—Legends replaceable; adaptable

Definitions

  • keyboard overlays have been used to simplify the interface
  • the present invention relates generally to keyboard overlays, and more
  • the overlay is self-supporting so
  • the overlay also requires no straps or
  • Fig. 1 is a top view of a keyboard overlay according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a side view showing the keyboard overlay of Fig. 1, positioned over a
  • FIG. 3 is cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of the overlay of Fig 2,
  • Fig. 4 is an isometric view of a retainer mechanism of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a side view of the support assembly of Fig. 3.
  • Fig. 6 is a side view of the support assembly of Fig. 5, shown telescopically
  • Fig. 7 is a side view of the support assembly of Fig. 5, shown from the opposite
  • Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the support assembly Fig. 1, taken along line
  • a keyboard overlay according to one embodiment of
  • Overlay 10 includes a body 12 and
  • a support assembly 14 In the depicted embodiment, two support assemblies 14 are
  • Support assemblies 14 are adjustably connected to body 12 by a first support
  • First support assembly tab 16 includes a tab slot 18 through which a
  • assembly tab helps secure support assembly 14 to body 12, as will be discussed below.
  • Support assembly 14 may move relative to body 12, as shown, on the left side of Fig.
  • Support assembly 14 adjusts still further by extending and retracting an inner section
  • a retainer mechanism 26 secures inner section 22
  • Body 12 includes a plurality of keys 28 configured to actuate a key on an
  • Body 12 also includes a rotating actuator 36, which
  • body 12 when depressed actuates a key on the underlying
  • Body 12 may also include an ornamental design, as illustrated at 40. Keys
  • overlay 10 is configured for positioning above an underlying
  • a series of actuators 42 extend from the bottom of body 12
  • keyboard keys 102 are configured to depress keyboard keys 102, as shown in dashed lines in Fig. 2.
  • mechanisms 44 extend downward from the bottom of body 12 and are configured to
  • overlay 10 will function correctly. Overlay 10 is functioning correctly when depressing one of keys 28 actuates the appropriate key 102
  • support assembly 14 is shown in more detail. Support
  • assembly 14 includes a telescoping crossbeam 46, which interconnects a pair of legs
  • Legs 48 have feet 50 and are vertically adjustable by threaded shafts 52.
  • Telescoping crossbeam 46 may be formed from inner section 22 and an outer section
  • inner section 22 is sized to fit within the inner diameter
  • outer section 24 so that inner section 22 and outer section 24 may slide relative to
  • crossbeam 46 one another extending and retracting the length of crossbeam 46.
  • Retainer mechanism 26 is configured to secure inner section 22 and outer
  • Retainer mechanism 26 includes a handle 54, which is
  • a user may release
  • a retainer mechanism slot 56 permits sliding of retainer mechanism 26 and
  • the range of motion may be defined by the
  • slot 56 A series of recesses 58 are positioned along a wall opposite slot 56
  • Recesses 58 provide for
  • section 24 may be securely fixed.
  • inner section 22 is sized to fit within outer section 24, as
  • Outer section 24 includes a first wall 24a and a second wall 24b
  • Retainer mechanism 26 passes through slot 56 in first wall 24a of outer section 24. Retainer mechanism 26 includes a detent end 60
  • Inner section 22 includes an alignment sleeve 62 for aligning detent end
  • Retainer mechanism 26 includes a stop collar 64, positioned adjacent detent
  • Stop collar 64 abuts alignment sleeve 62 when retainer mechanism 26 is
  • Retainer mechanism 26 further includes a retainer shaft 66 adjacent stop collar
  • Retainer shaft 66 may be sized to accommodate a biasing member 68, as shown in
  • Biasing member 68 may be a spring or other suitable resilient material.
  • Biasing member 68 may be configured to bias detent end 60 of retainer mechanism 26
  • Handle 54 is coupled with retainer shaft 66. As noted above, handle 54 may be
  • Handle 54 may be coupled with retainer shaft 66 by a screw or other
  • Body 12 includes an alignment guide slot 72 configured to receive a second
  • Second support assembly tab 70 is positioned on support
  • Tab 70 may have an
  • support assembly 14 is also secured to body 12 by screw 20, which may be tightened into body 12 through
  • retainer mechanism 26 includes
  • Retainer mechanism 26 also includes
  • stop collar 64 adapted to abut alignment sleeve 62 and provide a shoulder against
  • Retainer shaft 66 extends from collar 64 through wall
  • 24a of outer section 24 may be configured to receive handle 54.
  • FIG. 5 it can be seen that recesses 58 are positioned along wall 24b
  • recesses 58 define the discrete positions at which
  • crossbeam 46 may be adjusted in length
  • handle 54 may be configured to slide
  • Guide slot 56 may be positioned on wall 24a of crossbeam 46. Guide slot 56 permits retainer mechanism 26 to move perpendicular to wall 24a.
  • the length of guide slot 56 defines the maximum range of motion that crossbeam 46
  • FIG. 8 a cross-sectional view of support assembly 14 is shown
  • feet 50 may be rotated counter clockwise. Similarly, to lower body 12, feet 50
  • keyboard overlay 10 may be rotated clockwise. In this manner, the vertical position of keyboard overlay 10
  • keyboard 100 may be optimized.
  • keyboard overlay 10 may be positioned over computer keyboard
  • Crossbeams 46 may be extended and
  • Mechanism 26 may be released by pulling handle 54.
  • Pulling handle 54 withdraws detent end 60 from one of the set of recesses 58.
  • Support assemblies 14 may be adjusted vertically over
  • the overlay easily sets over keyboard 100 and may

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
EP01963796A 2000-08-02 2001-08-01 Grille de clavier Expired - Lifetime EP1330363B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US22345500P 2000-08-02 2000-08-02
US223455P 2000-08-02
PCT/US2001/024513 WO2002009945A1 (fr) 2000-08-02 2001-08-01 Grille de clavier

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EP1330363A1 true EP1330363A1 (fr) 2003-07-30
EP1330363A4 EP1330363A4 (fr) 2006-01-04
EP1330363B1 EP1330363B1 (fr) 2007-10-17

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EP (1) EP1330363B1 (fr)
CN (1) CN1262424C (fr)
AT (1) ATE376208T1 (fr)
AU (2) AU2001284716B2 (fr)
BR (1) BR0112892A (fr)
CA (1) CA2415176C (fr)
DE (1) DE60131012T2 (fr)
ES (1) ES2295201T3 (fr)
MX (1) MXPA02012948A (fr)
WO (1) WO2002009945A1 (fr)

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EP1330363B1 (fr) 2007-10-17
BR0112892A (pt) 2003-04-22
AU2001284716B2 (en) 2004-09-09
CN1444524A (zh) 2003-09-24
MXPA02012948A (es) 2003-05-15
AU8471601A (en) 2002-02-13
US6472626B2 (en) 2002-10-29
DE60131012T2 (de) 2008-07-17
CN1262424C (zh) 2006-07-05
WO2002009945A1 (fr) 2002-02-07
ES2295201T3 (es) 2008-04-16
DE60131012D1 (de) 2007-11-29
EP1330363A4 (fr) 2006-01-04
US20020056612A1 (en) 2002-05-16
ATE376208T1 (de) 2007-11-15
CA2415176A1 (fr) 2002-02-07

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